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Iona Beach – Tràigh an t-Suidhe Beach loop from Iona

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Argyll and Bute

Iona Beach – Tràigh an t-Suidhe Beach loop from Iona

Moderate

9

runners

Iona Beach – Tràigh an t-Suidhe Beach loop from Iona

01:28

12.9km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

116 m

Iona Craft Shop

Highlight • Structure

ionacraftshop.com

Tip by

2

171 m

Iona Nunnery

Highlight • Historical Site

Reginald, son of Somerled (Lord of the Isles), founded the nunnery in 1200 and installed his sister, Beatrice, as its first prioress.

Tip by

3

5.86 km

Iona Beach

Highlight • Natural

Iona is magical and the sand special

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Tip by

4

6.26 km

West Coast of Iona

Highlight • Natural

6.55 km

Port Ban

Beach

6

9.37 km

Tràigh an t-Suidhe Beach

Highlight • Beach

Fantastic quiet beach, great for a swim if your brave enough!

Tip by

7

9.58 km

Traigh an t-Suidhe Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

11.1 km

Northern Tip of the Isle of Iona

Highlight • Trail

The gate is supposed to prevent sheep from getting through.
Nevertheless, I had the impression that the other side, like the entire island, was also “rotten”.
But forget about it, the landscape is unique.

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Tip by

9

12.4 km

St Oran's Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

This was the burial chapel of the MacDonald Lords of the isles. Built in the 12th century, it is the oldest intact structure on Iona. Go through the ornate doorway …

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B

12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

4.04 km

2.90 km

149 m

Surfaces

5.40 km

4.38 km

1.89 km

1.11 km

145 m

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Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

82 %

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